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Nasdaq

Nasdaq, Inc., a leading global technology company, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1971, Nasdaq revolutionised the financial markets by launching the world's first electronic stock exchange, setting a precedent for modern trading practices. The company primarily operates in the financial services industry, offering a diverse range of products and services, including market technology, trading platforms, and data analytics. Nasdaq's unique blend of innovative technology and comprehensive market insights positions it as a key player in the global financial ecosystem. With a strong market presence, Nasdaq has achieved notable milestones, including the listing of thousands of companies and the development of advanced trading solutions that enhance market efficiency and transparency.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Nasdaq's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

65

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Financial Intermediation industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Nasdaq's score of 65 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

99%

Nasdaq's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Nasdaq reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 91,781,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 75,100 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 18,776,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 91,644,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050, using 2021 as the base year. Nasdaq has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 100% by 2030, while also committing to a 50% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by the same year. Furthermore, the company pledges that 70% of its suppliers, based on spend for purchased goods and services and capital goods, will set science-based targets by 2027. Long-term, Nasdaq aims to achieve a 95% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2050. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Nasdaq's dedication to sustainability and climate action within the financial services sector.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
236,075,000
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Scope 2
381,774,000
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Scope 3
28,475,000
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00,000,000
00,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nasdaq's primary industry is Financial intermediation services, except insurance and pension funding services (65), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Nasdaq is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Nasdaq is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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